India, Oct. 22 -- The Seattle Seahawks have made a consequential roster decision ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs: Zach Charbonnet is back on the active roster after recovering from a torn ACL.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the activation Thursday.

The timing matters because Seattle's 21-day window to activate Charbonnet was expiring, meaning the Seahawks had to make a decision or leave him on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list for the rest of the season.

The #Seahawks have activated RB Zach Charbonnet from the PUP list, a significant move.

- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2026

But the bigger story is what Charbonnet's return could mean for a Seattle backfield that has been forced to operate w...